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Domaine Drouhin Oregon

This French-owned winery is one of the most visible and consistently fine producers of Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley. Veronique Drouhin has crafted the wines here in every vintage since the beginning in 1988. The Pinot Noirs show more elegance and less power than many Oregon Pinot Noirs and they age extremely well. Three Pinot Noirs are produced from the 90 acres of estate densely planted Pinot Noir: Willamette Valley Cuvée, Cuvée Laurène and Cuvée Louise. The limited Louise bottling is one of the greatest Pinot Noirs produced in Oregon and is modeled after wines from Burgundy's Musigny Vineyard. A Chardonnay program was begun in 1996 and in 2008 a Rosé was produced for the first time.

In 2014, the winery bought Roserock Vineyard, an established 279-acre vineyard (112 acres under vine) in the Eola-Amity Hills. The soils here are volcanic but more Nekia series than Jory which prevails in the Dundee Hills. It is also cooler than the winery's original property, and more variations in aspect.

Edition Limitée Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were released for the first time with the 2012 vintage. An Edition Willamette Valley Pinot Noir was first released in 2015 from the 2013 vintage priced at $30. This is an elegant, forward-drinking wine. Total production in 2014 was 18,000 cases, of which 100% is estate grown.

The wines are sold in the tasting room, on the website and through retail channels.

14.1% alc., $45.
·Moderate reddish purple
color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, dark raspberry, spice and nutty oak entice. Noticeable sap and
structure and in this warm vintage, yet the wine retains a comfortable demeanor. Mid weight flavors of black
cherry, black raspberry and spice carry through an expansive mid palate to a gratifying finish. Round and
smooth in the mouth with refined tannins make for easy drinking now.Score:92.
Reviewed November 19, 2016ARTICLE&nbsp»

14.1% alc., $60. Volcanic
soils, cool temperatures and ideal elevation at this certified sustainable (LIVE) vineyard site named after the
Drouhin variety of climbing rose known for its fragrance and beauty. A barrel selection revealing the best
expression of the site.
·Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. The nose offers good depth and
intensity of dark fruit aromas. Mid to full-bodied on the palate, with generous and charming flavors of
blackberry, cassis and black raspberry backed by conspicuously firm tannins. Silky in texture with a generous
follow through on the finish. A departure from the DDO Dundee Hills Pinot Noirs and that is a good thing. When
tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the tannins had become more
enmeshed and I believe this wine will continue to assimilate with a few years in bottle.Score:91-92.
Reviewed November 19, 2016ARTICLE&nbsp»

14.1% alc., $70.
·Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. A flirty nose reveals aromas of dusty rose and cherry. Less sap and
tannin than the 2012 vintage with a redder fruit profile. This wine has more approachability and more verve,
offering a mid weight essence of juicy dark red cherry fruit. The finish is sustained but more shallow than the
2012 version of this wine, yet is thirst quenching and pleasing. Both the 2012 and 2013 Lauréne Pinot Noirs
are still available from the winery and represent an ideal study in the differences in the two disparate vintages.
This wine should easily age another 5 to 10 years.Score:92.
Reviewed November 19, 2016ARTICLE&nbsp»

2012 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

14.1%
alc., $35.
·Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Quite aromatic
upon opening with scents of dark cherries, black raspberries, forest
floor and a hint of rose petal. Mid weight flavors of darker cherries,
raspberries and spice with a subtle oak sheen in the background. The
core is fruity rather than complex. Somewhat reticent upon opening
and a bit awkward. Big-boned and ripe for this bottling in this vintage and not
showing the elegance and finesse that this bottling is known for. When tasted
the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the wine was
much more expressive and together, with bright flavors of dark red berries
including strawberries, and cherries and spice. DDO wines have a history of admirable age ability and I would
be in no hurry to drink this wine which needs at least another year in the cellar. Available from the winery in
magnum and jeroboam formats.Score:89.
Reviewed February 22, 2014ARTICLE&nbsp»

2012 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $38. This wine was previously
reviewed in February 2014, and I noted then that the wine would benefit from further aging. This tasting
confirms my prediction and the wine is showing considerably better.
·Moderate reddish purple color in the
glass. Pleasant aromas of dark cherry liquor, strawberry and spice. Mid to full-bodied and very tasty on the
attack with waves of black cherry and black raspberry fruit that engage the consumer with sappy hedonism.
The tannins are well matched to the generous fruit load, and there is enough acidity to add tension. The fruit
really hangs on to the generous finish. This is a bigger, riper and more concentrated bottling than usual but
most will embrace the Caliesque style for its glorious fruit.Score:91.
Reviewed October 6, 2014ARTICLE&nbsp»

14.1% alc., 149 cases, $65.
Exclusively estate vineyards. Produced from some of the oldest (over 20
Years) Dijon clones on the Estate. Hand-picked, hand-sorted and
pressed whole cluster. Fermented in French oak barrels ()one-third new, one-third once-used, and one-third neutral) After 11
months, the favorite barrels were selected.
·Light golden yellow color in
the glass. Aromatically engaging with scents of lemon drop, dried
mango, golden apple and marzipan. Light on its feet, crisp and very
sleek, this wine is infused with citrus and apple goodness with very little
intrusion of oak. Refreshing, with some length on the bright finish.
Definitely French stylistically, with a purity of fruit that is striking. One of
the best Oregon Chardonnays I have experienced in recent memory.Score:93.
Reviewed November 20, 2014ARTICLE&nbsp»

14.1% alc., $70.
·Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of black cherry, blueberry and raw beef pick
up interest over time in the glass. Juicy and alert on the palate, with a mid weight plus sappy core of
blueberry and black cherry fruits framed by a firm, supportive tannic spine. Plenty to like about this
wine with an impressively long, dark berry fueled finish. This wine releases its charms progressively
with each sip. It can be enjoyed now with decanting, but has the balance to age magnificently for
another 5 to 15 years. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle,
there was more fruit talking and the wine had taken on a seductively smooth personality.Score:94.
Reviewed November 19, 2016ARTICLE&nbsp»

13.9% alc..
·Moderately
light reddish purple color in the glass. Very pleasant aromas of dark pie cherry, Cremini mushroom and subtle
oak. Mid weight flavors of dark red berries and black cherries have a vibrant and juicy tone. Substantial tannins
tend to outweigh the modest sap and creep up on the finish that nevertheless has good length of fruit
goodness. The oak overlay tends to bring more attention to the wine than is desirable. Overall, a satisfying
wine that honestly reflects the cool vintage. Drink or hold until 2020.Score:90.
Reviewed November 19, 2016ARTICLE&nbsp»

13.9% alc.,
245 cases, $85. Estate grown. Mostly from a single block planted in 1998, with a little of a neighboring block
planted in 1999.
·Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Shy aromas of oak-kissed black cherry,
sandalwood and baking spice. Very tight and not particularly gregarious, with a medium bodied core of black
cherry, cranberry and raspberry fruits buried in oak and brutish tannins. A little more fruit and spice peeks out
and the tannins are slightly softer the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Three days
later, the opened wine is beginning to shine. This wine is built for the long-haul, and will not appeal if drunk
now unless vigorously decanted.Score:90-91.
Reviewed November 19, 2014ARTICLE&nbsp»

2010 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., $40.
·Moderately light reddish-purple
color in the glass. Typical Dundee Hills aromas and flavors of red cherries and wild strawberries. Very
light, even thin, with a lacy delicacy, offering polished tannins and a bright, cherry-driven finish. Not particularly
expressive at this stage, lacking interest and impact, but based on the history of this wine picking up interest
over time and having excellent age ability, I would give it a chance. Decent.Reviewed September 12, 2012ARTICLE&nbsp»

14.1% alc..
·Moderately
dark reddish purple color in the glass. A moody nose offers scents of black fruits, oak and mushroom. Fullbodied,
with a rich endowment of purple and black berry flavors. Noticeable tannins, yet very charming, with a
velvety mouthfeel and a silky finish. A mouthful of well ripened fruit is reflective of this warm vintage. Drink or
hold until 2025.Score:93.
Reviewed November 19, 2016ARTICLE&nbsp»

2009 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Rosé

14.1% alc., 450 cases, $20. The second time a rosé has been
released at DDO.
·Coral color in the glass. Bright peach and strawberry flavors with a crisp and refreshing
finish. Will work beautifully with grilled salmon. Good.Reviewed August 24, 2010ARTICLE&nbsp»

2009 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc.,
$40.
·Light reddish-purple color the glass. Classic Dundee Hills perfume of red
cherries, strawberries, sandalwood and a hint of spice holding up nicely over
extended time in the glass. Moderately intense flavors that echo the nose make
an impression on the mid-palate, complimented with an underpinning of faintest
oak, and ending with a very long cherry-driven finish. Not as big and splashy as
many 2009 Oregon Pinot Noirs, but a very charming example of power with
finesse. Very approachable now but has the balance to last 10 to 15 years.
Very good (+).Reviewed November 2, 2011ARTICLE&nbsp»

13.9%
alc.. A selection of the finest lots from the estate vineyard, produced since 1992.
·Moderate reddish purple
color in the glass. Intriguing aromas of black cherry pie glaze, brown spices, leather, smoke and vanilla.
Delicious mid weight flavors of very ripe black cherry and raspberry fruits with a hint of smoky oak. Close, but
not yet supple, with modest dry, fine-grain tannins. The finish is long and pleasing with a flourish of cherry
goodness. Enjoyable now, but would hold mid to long term.Score:91.
Reviewed February 8, 2015ARTICLE&nbsp»

2008 Domaine Drouhin Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc.. Unreleased.
·Red in color in the glass.
Oak supersedes the fruit aromas now with prominent coffee and toffee scents. Elegant and refined flavors of
red berries and cherries with a touch of spice and sandalwood. Still young and tight but has the goods. Very
good.Reviewed August 24, 2010ARTICLE&nbsp»

2008 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9%
alc., $34 (winery retail is $40). Natural yeast fermentation. Aged in 20%
new French Oak barrels. 21st vintage.
·Moderate reddish-purple color in
the glass. Beautifully fruited perfume with accents of toasty oak and
coffee. Delicious and suave, with vibrant flavors of cherry pie, red currant
and strawberries that persist on the long and lush finish. The soft mouth
feel is downright seductive. A stellar young wine that will last 15 years and
should be part of any serious pinotphile’s cellar. There are few competitors in
Oregon that produce such consistently excellent, elegant and age worthy wines
vintage after vintage.Reviewed January 27, 2011ARTICLE&nbsp»

13.9% alc., $65.
·Medium garnet color in the glass. Powerfully aromatic with a perfume of fresh cherry
tart and red berry mash, with hints of coffee and sandalwood. Delicious core of dark red fruits that are
mouthfilling and rich supported by moderate refined tannins and oak-driven mocha java flavor. Endless
echo of scent and fruit on the finish. Needs more time to fully integrate the oak. Relatively elegant for a
2008 vintage Oregon Pinot Noir and more approachable than many. A 2011 PinotFile All-American and
deservedly so.Reviewed May 11, 2012ARTICLE&nbsp»

2008 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Laurène Dundee Hills Oregon Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., $65. A finest lots selection named after
Véronique’s elder daughter and first produced in 1992. Available in
magnum ($150) and Jeroboam ($325) formats.
·Moderately light
reddish-purple color in the glass. The fruit aromas have not completely
arrived in the wine, so the scent of dark red cherries and berries is
overshadowed by oak. Bright and lively flavors of black cherries, black
raspberries, cola, and sassafras led by oak undertones that are prominent at
this immature stage. A serious, polished wine that is moderately intense and
structured, yet displaying an admirable elegance, and finishing like a three hour
movie you don’t want to end. You could drink a bottle now, but it would be a crime as the wine needs several
years to emerge and shed its oak wrap.Reviewed November 2, 2011ARTICLE&nbsp»

2007 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., $40. 100% de-stemmed, vinified
at the four-level gravity flow winery. Aged in approximately 20% new French oak barrels which are custom
made in Burgundy. 95% estate fruit.
·Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Shy dark red cherry and berry
aromas with hints of spice and oak. Crisp and juicy dark red cherry and raspberry melange with an
underpinning of savory herbs and spices. Lacking in nuances but drinking nicely. An impressive effort from a
challenging Oregon vintage. This is a winery you can rely on for consistency. Very goodReviewed June 22, 2010ARTICLE&nbsp»

2007 Domaine Drouhin Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., $40.
·Bright
berry perfume including blueberries. Moderately rich dark red fruits wrapped in
soft tannins and brought to life with bright acidity. Like many Oregon 2007
Pinots, this one is drinking beautifully now and has the impeccable balance to
age. Very good (+).Reviewed August 24, 2010ARTICLE&nbsp»

2007 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9%
alc., $45.
·The aromas draw you in with an enticing perfume of red
strawberries and cherries, spice, red hots and the slightest hint of oak.
Impressive richness for a 2007 vintage Oregon Pinot Noir but still
discreetly concentrated. Highly nuanced flavor profile with the focus on
red cherry and berry fruit accented by citrus, herbal, mineral and earth
notes. The fruit is still a bit reticent showing increasing leg with time in the glass.
Soft in the mouth with dusty tannins, a lively spark of acidity and a dry finish.
Impeccable balance and impressive vibrancy. This is a dependable wine that is
consistently fine with a track record of age ability, regardless of the vagaries of
vintage.Reviewed November 29, 2009ARTICLE&nbsp»

2007 Domaine Drouhin Laurène Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., 2,450 cases, $65.
·Much more
showy than the 2006 vintage with intense aromas of black cherries, cut flowers
and lavender. The delicious dark red and plumy fruit attacks the mid palate with
a vengeance, persisting lavishly on the pleasing finish. Has the tannic backbone
and balancing acidity to easily go 12 years. Very good (++).Reviewed August 24, 2010ARTICLE&nbsp»

14.1% alc..
·Moderately
dark reddish purple color in the glass. Charming aromas of black cherry, spice, sous-bois and even a touch of
barnyard. Engaging and velvety on entry with a discreet concentration of dark fruits accented with hints of tar,
black tea, raisin and nutty oak. The fruit ripeness reflects the warm vintage, yet the wine is quite elegant. The
finish is gratifyingly long, but a hint of alcoholic warmth shows up. Blessed with a modest aged patina, this wine
will still hold until 2021 or beyond.Score:93.
Reviewed November 19, 2016ARTICLE&nbsp»

2006 Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $39.
·An immensely satisfying and highcollared
red cherry and berry melange, smoothly textured and displaying a welcome mineral and aciddriven
liveliness and refined tannins. I have found several tasters who prefer more intense and
hedonistic fruit to be disappointed in this wine but I find it remarkably pinotypical.Reviewed December 17, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

2006 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1%
alc., $39. Hand-picked, hand-sorted and de-stemmed at the four-level
gravity flow winery. Fermentations are lengthy. Aged in approximately
20% new French oak barrels custom made for DDO in Burgundy.
·Really
lovely perfume of ripe strawberries, raspberries, candied apple and a
hint of warm cookies and baking spice. Heavenly nose. Rich on the
palate without being cloying. Hi-toned red fruits are featured with a
gentle accent of oak, cigar box, graham and toll house cookies. Good structural
bones for aging with some tannins to shed. Very softly textured and an
appealing gentleness that exemplifies Pinot delicacy.Reviewed August 17, 2009ARTICLE&nbsp»

2006 Domaine Drouhin Classique Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $45.
·Bright and fresh sporting red berry and red
cherry fruit with a razor sharp finish. Like a frisky, young pony.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

2006 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $45.
·This wine is as
different from the 2005 version as night and day. Scents of bright red cherries and strawberries, a
veritable “farmer’s market” of summer fruit. Vigorous and open with plenty of raspberry, Chinese 5 spice
and subtle oak char flavor. Still young and a tad tight, but it would be hard to keep your hands off this
one now. A flat-out beautiful wine. (The 2005 DDO Laurene has just been released).Reviewed September 15, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

2006 Domaine Drouhin Laurène Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $65.
·Hi-tone aromas of cherries, garden herbs, dried
rose petals and seasoned oak. A bit austere and tight offering more aromatics than flavors. There are plenty
of red fruits undercover. Very good (-).Reviewed August 24, 2010ARTICLE&nbsp»

13.9%
alc..
·Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Subdued aromas of berries, ripe grapes, cassis, shitake
mushroom, oak, and cherries sprinkled with flowers. Richly endowed with a core of ripe dark cherry and black
raspberry fruit. A bit linear and unevolved, becoming more expressive over time in the glass. The fruit is still
buried in tannin and the wine is rather monolithic now, but the potential is obvious. Be patient on this one.
Very good.Reviewed May 11, 2012ARTICLE&nbsp»

13.9% alc..
·Dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Subdued, but pleasing aromas of dark red and
black berries, with hints of leather, dark chocolate and oak. Fills the mouth with an overreaching core of
black grape and black raspberry fruit clothed in polished tannins. Sophisticated and caressing in
personality, with a finish that is long and opulent. Crafted for the long term, but hard to ignore now.
More giving than the Laurène at this stage. An exceptional wine of uncommon pedigree.Reviewed May 11, 2012ARTICLE&nbsp»

2005 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc..
·Moderately dark reddish-purple
color in the glass. Still primary aromatic character offering scents of fresh black cherries and dark red berries,
with a hint of forest floor and oak. Rich dark red berry core with a subtle smoky, tarry note. Fresh and juicy,
polished and silky, with a firm tannic backbone. Doesn’t have the finish of the prestige cuvèes, but a solid wine
that is reflective of a big, hearty vintage. Very good.Reviewed May 11, 2012ARTICLE&nbsp»

2005 Domaine Drouhin Classique Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., $45.
·The aromatics are redolent of a fresh cherry
pie. In the mouth the cherry attack continues and the whole package is beautifully balanced. A bit angular
due to its youth, but offering an enticing glimpse of what is to come.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

2005 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., $45.
This winery represents the first Burgundian presence in Oregon, begun in 1987
by Maison Joseph Drouhin. The 225 acre estate in the Dundee Hills is under the
leadership of fourth generation winemaker, Veronique Drouhin-Boss.
·Caution: this
wine takes at least 30 minutes to come together after popping the cork, but even
then it is a tight and stubborn wine that needs more time. Plenty of herbs, hay,
and marzipan on the nose. Tart cherry compote which reluctantly reveals its
charms accentuated by earth, herbs and oak. Silky and seamless. Like the Dark
Knight, suave but sinister.Reviewed September 15, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

2005 Domaine Drouhin Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.9% alc., $45.
·Fruit
plays a minor role in the nose which shows noticeable oak, earthiness, and mineral-
imbibed red cherries.. Demure red fruits are simple with plentiful oak, a
strong tannic backbone, soft mouth feel and an acid kick on the backend. Not yet
up to the high level of the 2004 vintage of this wine.Reviewed January 30, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

2004 Domaine Drouhin Classique Pinot Noir

14.1% alc..
·Back on track with this vintage. A lovely and
complex Pinot Noir showing an enticing herbal theme that runs through DDO wines. Grand in every way.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

14.1% alc..
·The aromas really draw you in, offering an engaging perfume of perfectly ripe black
cherries, savory herbs and subtle oak. There are not enough superlatives to adequately describe this
wine. A few that come to mind are luscious, seamless, velvety, and incredible. Enticing upon opening,
the wine becomes silkier and livelier with air. The wine displays remarkable fruit intensity, but is very
light on its feet and impeccably balanced. Many years of pleasure ahead. Veronique talks about great
wines producing emotion, and this wine elicited a multitude of them for me.Reviewed May 11, 2012ARTICLE&nbsp»

2004 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Salud Cuvee

The Salud cuvee. Very pretty nose featuring demure red fruits. Tangy cherry and cranberry flavors with a dry and lively finish. Very refreshing to drink and quite nice. Tasted November 7, 2008.Reviewed --/--/--

2004 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc..
·Medium reddish-purple color in
the glass. Ripe fruit aromas of dark currants, dark red cherry, raisin, tea leaf, spice and exotic wood.
Moderately rich and tasty featuring ripe fruit flavors of black raspberries and cherries with a hint of sassafras
and chicory. Soft tannins, bright acidity, polished texture and a lively finish. A few more years of life ahead.
Good (+).Reviewed May 11, 2012ARTICLE&nbsp»

2004 Domaine Drouhin Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc..
·Array of pleasing aromas including cut
flowers, Provencal herbs and strawberries. Juicy core of red berries and cherries with savory herbal notes
leading to a dry finish. Still has plenty of life ahead. Very good.Reviewed August 24, 2010ARTICLE&nbsp»

2004 Domaine Drouhin Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $45.
This French-owned winery is one of the most visible and consistently fine
producers of Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley. Veronique Drouhin has
crafted the wines here in every vintage since the beginning in 1988. She
calls the 2004 vintage, released in January, 2007, “the quintessential Pinot
Noir.”
·This wine is still very young and closed and needs some air time if
you want to drink it now. It is marked by great purity and finesse over fruit
heaviness, both hallmarks of Domaine Drouhin. The nose is redolent of red
fruits including strawberries. A silky body of fruit (think dry cherries) is uplifted by bright acidity. There
are still some notable tannins on the finish that will resolve with cellaring. Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noirs
are very age worthy so keep a few bottles in your cellar for down the road.Reviewed February 12, 2007ARTICLE&nbsp»

14.1% alc., $65. This
wine is made from the finest lots of grapes from Drouhin’s 225-acre estate. It is named after Veronique
Drouhin’s oldest daughter. The first vintage was 1992.
·Not offering a lot on the nose yet with shy black
cherry and wood spice. Solid mélange of black stone fruits with fine-grain tannins. Plenty of French sensibility
and the structure to develop nicely over the coming years. Terrific potential that will reward patience.Reviewed January 30, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

2003 Domaine Drouhin Classique Pinot Noir

14.1% alc..
·A warm vintage in Oregon creating a wine
of significant color and extraction but more simple and singularly fruit-driven. You make what the vintage
gives you, but this wine is atypical for the DDO style.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

2003 Domaine Drounin Cuvée Louise Pinot Noir

14.1% alc..
·Very big in structure and ripe in style.
Copious amounts of rich, plush red and dark fruits. Reflective of the very hot vintage.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

2002 Domaine Drouhin Classique Pinot Noir

14.1% alc..
·The string of excellent vintages continues
and this beauty is right in step. Certainly drinkable now, but has many more years ahead. Tasty berry
and cherry fruit blended together creating a broad presence on the palate.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

14.1%
alc..
·Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Initially the nose is muted, but responding nicely to
swirling, developing an attractive perfume of fresh black cherries. Moderately rich and attractive flavors of dark
red berries, black cherries and black plums with subtle oak unveil themselves slowly in the glass. Ripe, firm
tannins, admirable balance, and impressive length on the finish. This wine has several years of fine drinking
ahead. Decant if you drink now. Very good (+).Reviewed May 11, 2012ARTICLE&nbsp»

14.1% alc..
·Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. Complex and beguiling with aromas that
dance in and out of the glass including black cherries, fennel, balsam and Herbs de Provence. Soft and
smooth on the palate with discreetly concentrated flavors of dark red cherries and berries, tea and fresh
herbs. The tannins are refined and supple, and the sensuous mouth feel is a real delight. The finish is
extraordinary long with fruit flavors lingering for what seems like a minute. Still beautiful the following
day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. An exceptional, suave wine that that really grabs your
attention.Reviewed May 24, 2012ARTICLE&nbsp»

2002 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc.
·Medium reddish-purple color in
the glass. Aromas of leather wallet, tea leaf, cigar box and a hint of toast. Lively flavors of spiced black
cherries and red berries with a hint of leaf and earth in the background. Medium weighted and light on the
palate. The wine is remarkably fresh upon opening for a ten-year-old wine, but over time in the glass it fades
some with tannins surfacing that supersede the fruit. Tasted the following day from a previously opened and
re-corked bottle, the wine had faded further and the fruit tasted pruney. Drink up. Good (+).Reviewed May 11, 2012ARTICLE&nbsp»

2001 Domaine Drouhin Classique Pinot Noir

14.1% alc..
·Deep aromas of crushed berries and wild
herbs. More density and cherry fruit than the previous vintage, highlighted by musk, earth and spice. An
outstanding wine that warrants a special occasion.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

2001 Domaine Drouhin Cuvée Laurène Pinot Noir

14.1% alc..
·Similar to the Classique of this vintage,
but ramped up a notch. Seems awkward at this stage with an unusual medicinal note dampening my enthusiasm
for it.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

2000 Domaine Drouhin Classique Pinot Noir

2000 Domaine Drouhin Cuvée Laurène Pinot Noir

14.1% alc..
·A robust wine that is gentle and perfumed,
yet sweet and dense on the palate, exhibiting more density and dark fruits than the Classique wine
of the same vintage. The core of gentle tannins is wrapped in layers of fruit. A Pinot Noir love letter.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

1999 Domaine Drouhin Classique Pinot Noir

13.0% alc..
·I wrote “great” and that pretty much says it
all. Redolent of ripe cherries, cassis, musk and hay, with a silky and plush mouth feel. Perfectly harmonious,
this wine is poetic.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

1999 Domaine Drouhin Cuvée Louise Pinot Noir

13.0% alc.. First year for this wine, only 75 cases.
·A magnificent combination of power and finesse. Wilted roses and ripe red cherries in the nose, Great
expression of Pinot fruit on the palate. Immensely satisfying and probably net yet at its nadir.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

1997 Domaine Drouhin Classique Pinot Noir

13.0% alc..
·The lightest wine in the lineup. Very shallow
fruit, simple and linear with racy acidity on the finish.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

1996 Domaine Drouhin Classique Pinot Noir

13.0% alc..
·A very delicate Pinot Noir that is fading and
out of balance, with brisk acidity to the forefront. Still a respectable drink with food.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

1995 Domaine Drouhin Classique Pinot Noir

13.5% alc..
·The 1995 through 1997 vintages were difficult
ones in Oregon. The 1995 remains the best of the trio in my mind. There is still plenty of fruit here
with secondary notes of leather, mushroom, barnyard, and cedar showing up.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»

1993 Domaine Drouhin Classique Pinot Noir

13.0% alc..
·From a particularly good vintage and one
of Veronique’s favorites for its good acidity. Complex nose of herbs and musk leading to tart red fruit flavors.
Zippy acidity on the finish produces a refreshing conclusion.Reviewed May 26, 2008ARTICLE&nbsp»